It's been a busy couple of months and we haven't felt much like celebrating. I have tried to write this post a few times and could never get it right, so here goes....Rob's sister, Kelly, passed away peacefully on 9/12/08 in her sleep with her mom and dad and partner Richelle nearby. Aunt Kel, as B&K loved to call her, will be greatly missed. She had bravely battled breast cancer for 4 years and in July decided to stop all treatments and scans so that she could enjoy her days. Our family is in pain and we all really miss her.
I called Mimi's cell phone today and Kelly had recorded her voicemail greeting about a year ago. It was the first time Rob and I had heard her voice and we both took it hard. Brady noticed our sadness and immediately went up stairs to retrieve his favorite blanket and the stuffed Tiger that she had given him. He took them to Rob and told him that they would make him feel better. They did, too.
Back in the spring, Rob and I committed to walking in the Breast Cancer 3Day walk in Tampa Bay (60 mile walk over 3 days). This walk benefits the Susan G Komen foundation. Rob has raised almost $2200 and I have raised almost $4000. We had hoped that Kelly would be there at the closing ceremonies with us. She was so excited that we were doing this walk and while we know she will be pushing us along- we know we will cross the finish line with heavy hearts. Please pray for us- that we will have the strength and endurance to make it through on 10/31-11/2.
Love- Tam
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Tam - I am so very sorry to be reading this update about your family. Walking in the three day is a wonderful gift you are giving to support breast cancer research and show your support for so many families who are struggling as yours has. Try not to cross the finish line with heavy hearts, but rather take the time on the walk to remember Kelly's life and cross that finish line with an overflowing heart for her memory just has she had an overflowing heart in her life.
Rob and Tamie -
We recieved a card from Bob and Betty this week containing a picture of Kelly from your wedding. Emma and Cody asked "Who's that?". I answered Kelly to which they replied "I remember her!". That picture was awesome and I think that she's sitting next to Grandpa Cox in the picture. That night, I swear the two of them bonded forever. I know he couldn't stop talking about how great she was. I'll bet they're both up there together, glasses in hand, cheering you on!
I didn't see her that much after your wedding, but that night was enough to know her spirit. And you can bet that will live on in all of us!
Love ya,
Greg
Tamie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember some of the posts that you had shared with us about Kelly. I hope that you and Rob find comfort in that same blanket that Brady does. I think it is so great that you are doing the 3day walk. Kelly will be with you both every step of the way. Please know that I will keep you all in my thoughts.
Hugs to you all.
Diana
(DomsMom)
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